| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $85.25 | 3.716% | $88.4179 | $88.42 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.96 | 5.364% | $152.7357 | $152.74 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.68 | 12.138% | $73.6522 | $73.65 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.60 | 10.358% | $39.2874 | $39.29 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.71 | 7.530% | $209.3717 | $209.37 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.73 | 12.613% | $126.9486 | $126.95 | $126.95 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.51 | 13.420% | $210.4054 | $210.41 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.44 | $900.8189 | $900.83 | $900.80 | $900.80 | |